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If the authorities (cops, ambulance) had already been called and you weren't a witness, I don't think there's much you could have done. Stopping your car and standing around may have made things marginally worse by being another bystander in the way when the paramedics got there. I guess you could have given the cyclist some info on the ata's what to do in a crash page or something like that but he probably wouldn't have been able to remember.
If the authorities (cops, ambulance) had already been called and you weren't a witness, I don't think there's much you could have done. Stopping your car and standing around may have made things marginally worse by being another bystander in the way when the paramedics got there. I guess you could have given the cyclist some info on the ata's what to do in a crash page or something like that but he probably wouldn't have been able to remember.
Ditto
S said:If the authorities (cops, ambulance) had already been called and you weren't a witness, I don't think there's much you could have done. Stopping your car and standing around may have made things marginally worse by being another bystander in the way when the paramedics got there. I guess you could have given the cyclist some info on the ata's what to do in a crash page or something like that but he probably wouldn't have been able to remember.
The bike was twisted up, a total waste. But you're right... if it were me, I'd still want it back. It would become a conversation piece, at the least. Kinda like a battle wound.
I took a 3 hour First Aid class at the Red Cross this morning. There were many good lessons on bleeding, fractures, abrasions, burns, illnesses like diabetes and conditions like heat stroke. But, come to find out, just calming someone down by talking can help a great deal. From there you can help if it's within you range of knowledge or just assist the injured in being still while someone who really knows what they are doing arrives. I pulled a lot from it and feel more confident in being able to contribute something should I ever come upon a situation like this again.
double ditto, however, perhaps consider getting certified for CPR/First AID? If we all did this, we could all be better prepared before an incident, and if you are ever on the scene and CPR is needed, then you will feel and be useful.
notoriousDUG said:Ditto
S said:If the authorities (cops, ambulance) had already been called and you weren't a witness, I don't think there's much you could have done. Stopping your car and standing around may have made things marginally worse by being another bystander in the way when the paramedics got there. I guess you could have given the cyclist some info on the ata's what to do in a crash page or something like that but he probably wouldn't have been able to remember.
Jakob,
Are you referring to the accident near Harrison and Ogden? If so, the survivor would appreciate being able to contact any witnesses.
Please send me a message via this website if you have any leads.
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